Couple robbed at gunpoint at motel
November 23, 2009
The suspect was last seen driving a red Lexus at the intersection of State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
East County celebrates all things Scottish
November 21, 2009
Crowds filled Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 4-9 p.m., Nov. 21 for the St. Andrew’s Scottish Festival hosted by MacAllisters Grill & Tavern. Festivities included golf demonstrations, samplings of Scottish cuisine and musical performances by the local band Chameleon and country music star David Nail.
Runners hustle for charity
November 21, 2009
A record number of runners turned out for this year’s Harvest Hustle 5K event held at Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch. Proceeds from the event benefited the Food Bank of Manatee County.
Alliance drives success with Car-BQ
November 20, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its first Car BQ fundraiser at the Sarasota Polo Club today.
Kindergartners donate earnings to charity
November 20, 2009
Private kindergarten students at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center went on a shopping spree at Publix Nov. 19 to purchase canned goods for charity.
Manatee names 2009 Outstanding Agriculturist
November 20, 2009
Manatee County Extension/Agriculture and Resource Conservation Department Director Brenda Rogers was honored as the Outstanding Agriculturist of 2009.
Concert highlights 'Best of Kinnan'
November 19, 2009
Families at Kinnan Elementary School gathered in the school cafeteria at 7 p.m., Nov. 19 for the school’s “Best of Kinnan” concert. About 75 children were in the performance.
Ranch resident spearheads food drive
November 19, 2009
Edgewater resident Don O'Leary is collecting donations for the Food Bank of Manatee County.
East County surgeon awarded added certification
November 19, 2009
Dr. Christopher Sforzo recently received his Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand.
Buchanan's bill to help small businesses
November 18, 2009
Congressman Vern Buchanan's proposed H.R. 1839 amends the Small Business Act to modernize the Small Business Administration's counseling program.
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26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
